Absorbent disposable body worn pads contain two vital ingredients: fluff pulp and super absorbent polymers (SAPs). SAP are not only high absorbent but lock fluid away to prevent it returning to the skin. Pads also have anti-leak cuffs/barriers which act as barriers to prevent
leakage.

The incorrect application of oil based creams and the use of talcum powder can inhibit the pads performance. The use of talcum powder, either on the pad or applied to the groin area, is not recommended. Should a medicated cream be prescribed, it should be applied
following the manufacturer’s instructions. The use of such creams should be determined by your local Health Care Professional.

Bladder and bowel problems can affect anyone from
very young to very old and product styles need to reflect individual needs. Both hip size and bladder capacity can vary and so the absorbency of disposable pads needs to reflect this, as well as the need to contain faeces. Sizes range from those required for neonatal babies to large adults.

No, absolutely not. You should place used pads into a plastic bag and dispose of in general household waste. In care homes, and hospitals local policy for disposable should be followed. Where clinical waste bins are available they should be used.

Yes, pads contain super absorbent polymers (SAPs)  and an odour control system which help prevent unpleasant smells .

Most pads have wetness indicator lines to show the
presence of urine. These act as a guide to show when the pad may need to be changed. The blue line / writing will fade away. When approximately two thirds of wetness indicator lines have changed colour the pad is ready to be changed. If there has been any faecal soiling then the pad should be changed immediately regardless of the wetness indicators.

The back of the pads are waterproof so fluid will not flow from one pad to another. Wearing more than one pad can affect the skin and pressure areas by forming hard edges. There is no benefit from wearing more than one pad. Wearing more than one pad is viewed as bad practice and can put skin and pressure areas at risk.

Yes, as long as the pad is intact, there is no faecal soiling, approximately two-thirds of the wetness indicator lines have not changed colour and there is no other medical reason for the pad to be changed.

There are several reasons why this could happen:

- The pad has been shaken prior
to fitting, some people think that you have to activate the pad/ absorbent polymers but there is no need to do this. The pad needs to be removed from the packaging and gently opened up, then folded lengthwise forming a cup/gully at the groin area. For fitting information please refer to our Fitting Guide.

- The pad is too high in the absorbency for the user urine output. This causes the urine to clump in one area of the pad rather than evenly throughout

No. Due to the way pads are manufactured, this will cause the pad to break up and will move the position of the fluff and the SAPs.
As a result, the pads will not function efficiently

Check the following:-

- Correct fitting of the pad

- Correct waist size of pad if applicable

- Correct absorbency

 -Correct size and style of
fixation pants or underwear

- If an oil based cream has been
used

– has it been applied sparingly?

- Wetness indicators

– have they reached the maximum
absorbency or not?

- Weighing the pad is also an option to find
out if the pad has reached its maximum absorbency.

No matter how light your flow is, or even if there is no flow, bacteria can build up.Changing your pad every 3 or 4 hours (more if your period is heavy) is good hygiene and helps prevent bad odors.

No. As people will pass varying amounts of urine throughout a 24 hour period. It is important to establish their fluid intake/output and medication, etc. Completing a thorough continence assessment
will aid selection of the correct absorbency and style for each individual person.

Weighing pads allows for an accurate measurement of urine in the pad to be recorded. The number of wet episodes and leakages can also be recorded. This can help establish whether a higher or lower absorbency
pad is required.

We despatch orders 5 days a week (Monday to Friday).

Orders received before 3 p.m. are despatched same day, orders received after this time are despatched the following working day.

We always aim for make sure our customers love our products, but if you do need to return an order, we’re happy to help. Just email us directly and we’ll take you through the process.